Senior Risk Manager

The Doctors Company; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Healthcare Risk Advisors seeks a Senior Risk Manager to join our team in a hybrid role based in New York, NY. The position focuses on risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and client advisory services within a healthcare-insurance context.

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in nursing, healthcare policy, or an MBA with finance/risk focus, plus several years of risk management leadership. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, nursing informatics, healthcare law, public health policy or an MBA with finance/risk focus.
• Relevant certifications such as CPHRM, CPPS, ARM, or CRISC.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Risk Manager or Risk Analyst.
• Experience with risk assessment, data analytics and claims analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk surveys and assessments to evaluate potential financial risks for insuring healthcare-related risks.
• Provide expert consultation to clients on risk issues and mitigation.
• Prepare detailed reports to help underwriters determine risk levels.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Claims analysis

Public speaking

Project leadership

Education

Master’s degree in nursing/healthcare policy or related field

MBA with focus in finance, risk management, or business

CPHRM/CPPS/ARM/CRISC certifications or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Oasis

Job description

Healthcare Risk Advisors has an opportunity for a Senior Risk Manager to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity based in our offices in New York, NY.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing, nursing informatics, healthcare law (Juris Prudence), public health policy and administration, or an MBA with a focus in finance, risk management, or business required.
• Relevant certifications required, such as CPHRM, CPPS, ARM, or CRISC.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Risk Manager or Risk Analyst.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with expertise in risk assessment, data analytics, and claims analysis.
• Proficiency with risk management methodologies, tools, and workflow development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate with healthcare leadership across complex organizational structures, including MRRC-type activities.
• Proven experience in project management and risk mitigation strategy development.

Responsibilities:

Risk Assessment and Advisory Services

• Conduct thorough surveys and assessments to evaluate potential financial risks associated with insuring specific healthcare related risks.
• Provide expert-level consultation and guidance to clients and stakeholders on risk issues.
• Prepare detailed reports to help insurance underwriters determine the risk associated with insuring specific healthcare services.

Risk Mitigation and Strategic Project Management

• Lead and manage high-impact risk mitigation initiatives (e.g., collaboratives, focus projects).
• Design strategic workflows and initiatives to address identified risk trends.
• Use claims and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Oasis) to uncover actionable insights.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary contact for client(s) regarding risk management services.
• Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and strategic risk advice to support client objectives.

Regulatory Compliance and Interpretation

• Interpret regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, HIPAA, The Joint Commission) to identify and mitigate risks related to non-compliance in clinical practice.
• Advise clients on mitigating compliance-related clinical and operational risks.

Education, Communication, and Thought Leadership

• Develop risk management educational tip sheets, blog posts, articles and resources.
• Develop and deliver educational presentations (live or virtual webinars)
• Contribute to building the organization’s thought leadership presence in the healthcare risk management field.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes.

Technical & Professional Development

• Pursue ongoing professional development in risk management practices, informatics, and healthcare systems.
• Attend training session or achieve assigned certifications

Other Duties As Assigned

• Accept delegated tasks willingly and follow through on assignments with accountability and attention to detail.
• Support business process optimization and efficiency by identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions as needed.
• Take on various projects and assignments from management, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company goals.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on assigned projects, meeting deadlines and delivering quality results.
• Assist with department and company-wide initiatives, including research, surveys, audits, and process improvements.
• Stay flexible and ready to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational objectives.

Salary Range: $103,791 - $140,068

Compensation varies based on skills, knowledge, and education. We consider factors such as specialized skills, depth of knowledge in the field, and educational background to ensure fair and competitive pay. Salary may include additional geographic differential for employees working in higher-cost labor markets, including states such as New York and California.

Healthcare Risk Advisors offers competitive compensation,an incentive bonus plan,outstanding career opportunities, an exceptional work environment, and an impressive benefits package, which starts with medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; and an employee assistance program. There's more:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts with a company match
• 401(k) and Roth IRA with company match, as well as catch-up plans for both
• Paid vacation, sick days, and personal days each calendar year (with vacation increases based on length of service)
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year
• Life and travel insurance
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• In-person and online learning opportunities
• Cross-function career opportunities
• Business casual work environment
• Time off to volunteer
• Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
• Company-sponsored participation at non-profit events

Equal Opportunity Employer
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